Cameron unveils oil and gas plant in Kazakhstan
"We're in a global race for jobs and investment. This is one of the most rapidly emerging countries in the world," the prime minister told the BBC in Atyrau on Monday.
01 July 2013
China manufacturing index hits nine-month low: HSBC
Chinese manufacturing activity contracted further in June, data showed Monday, with a closely watched survey hitting a nine-month low and adding to signs of weakness in the world's second-largest economy.
Chinese buy up Canada farms; is Beijing behind it?
With too few farms in China to feed a burgeoning population, Chinese immigrants have started buying up agricultural lands in Canada and shipping produce to Asia.
Berlin rebuilds palace destroyed by Allies, communists
Berlin Wednesday kicks off the reconstruction of its palace, a divisive 590-million-euro ($783 million) project to recreate the baroque architectural jewel whose post-war remnants were razed by communist leaders.
Highway plan sparks fear for Beirut heritage
A new highway touted as a way to ease Beirut's notorious traffic has angered residents and activists who say it will destroy rare old houses that survived Lebanon's 15-year civil war.
Japan, Russia to jointly develop oilfield
Japan and Russia on Wednesday signed a deal that will see them jointly explore and develop a potentially lucrative oil and gas field off Russia's Far East coast.
29 May 2013
Drownings fear after life-jackets wash up in Australia
Australian police said Monday at least eight life-jackets had washed up on a beach in the Cocos Islands, sparking fears that asylum-seekers may once again have drowned en route to Australia.
28 May 2013
Almaty to get tour buses
Three tour buses will be purchased in 2013 and will start cruising Almaty city right away: official.
27 May 2013
Japan PM visit boosts huge Myanmar industrial zone
Japan's premier agreed Saturday to press on with work on a major industrial zone near Yangon on a visit to Myanmar aimed at deepening economic ties with the former junta-ruled nation.